Sermons on Luke 2:26-55:

Three Loaves At Midnight

Contributed by Dr Matthew Taylor on May 29, 2016

Three Loaves at midnight

Three Loaves at Midnight By Dr. Matthew Taylor 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mankind Is Our Business Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Mary's Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Luke 16:1-17 September 27, 2009 In the parable of the Prodigal Father we saw the younger brother squandering his inheritance and now we see how a manager squandering his master’s wealth. The point ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To Children Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Hindrances to Children Coming to Jesus

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Hindrances to Children Coming to Jesus Luke 18:15-17 February 28, 2010 Here is the situation. Jesus was a very busy person, he preached to thousands and the crowds were always clamoring him for personal attention. There was quite a bit of momentum and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Minded Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy Luke 19:41-44 May 30, 2010 Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem is his response to his entry into Jerusalem. The crowd cheers because they think they have a military and political leader; Jesus sheds tears because they have and will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple Luke 19:45-20:10 June 6, 2010 Big idea –Jesus will always act in ways that gets our attention. Jesus is cleansing the temple because something was fundamentally wrong with the way worship was being facilitated. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus Is Praying For Us! Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us!

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us! Luke 22:31-34 June 20, 10 I remember the most difficult time in my life, sifted like wheat. I felt like my life was caving in and I was in the bottom of a cup and could not even reach the lip to pull ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Advances: Freedom For The Captives Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Kingdom Advances: Freedom for the Captives

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Kingdom Advances: Freedom for the Captives Luke 13:10-17 Books – Williams on kingdom Jesus has gone from teaching that tragedies are meant to awaken us to our need to repent, the fig tree teaching us that God mercifully gives Israel more time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prevailing Prayer For The Spirit’s Powe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power Luke 11:5-13 Jesus continues his teaching on prayer with a parable to motivate us to freely and boldly approach God in prayer. This parable is meant to teach us to not be hesitant in approaching God but to boldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Our Hearts On The Mission Of The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Setting our Hearts on the Mission of the Kingdom Luke 10:1-24 We are back in Luke after a series on community and specifically Life Groups. We have said that chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned For Mission: Extending The Kingdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Commissioned for Mission: Extending the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Commissioned for Mission: Extending the Kingdom Luke 9:1-9 We are seeing that the ministry of Jesus is the ministry of the Kingdom or as Luke’s describes it as the gospel of the Kingdom. Jesus proclaimed the good news of the kingdom, and demonstrated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In The Business Of Using Ordinary People

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God is in the Business of Using Ordinary People

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God is in the Business of Using Ordinary People Luke 9:37-56 Demain comment In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God As Our Father And King

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational